8 kid-friendly spots in Hempstead
Free · Hempstead · Parks & Playgrounds · Indoor & outdoor
Campbell Park in Hempstead offers a playground, baseball field, and basketball court set among green spaces and shaded areas, with an indoor recreation center and picnic facilities for families and community gatherings.
The park is lightly populated and can feel peaceful during early morning hours.
Free · Hempstead · Libraries
Hempstead Public Library in Hempstead serves children through teens with a dedicated children's department offering picture books, toddler programs, and book clubs, plus a young adult section with collections and volunteer opportunities for grades 6-12.
Children's programs include Picture Book Time, Toddler Time, Book Buddies, and Pajama Times offered regularly.
Hempstead · Museums & History
Hofstra University Museum of Art is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in Hempstead.
Hempstead · Parks & Playgrounds
Jones Beach, Field 6 is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Hempstead.
Hempstead · Parks & Playgrounds · Indoor & outdoor
Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead has a playground, swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, soccer and football fields, plus an indoor gym and arts and crafts room.
The park has multiple sports facilities including basketball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, and a baseball field for organized play.
Free · Hempstead · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Lincoln Park in Hempstead offers a playground with rock climbing structures, a full-length football field, basketball courts, and open turf areas for running and group play.
The park is quieter during off-peak hours, making it better for relaxation and younger children.
Free · Hempstead · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Newbridge Road Park in Hempstead offers year-round water access to the South Shore Estuary through an ADA-accessible launch point on the Long Island South Shore Blueway Trail, where families can paddle or launch small boats to explore the bays and estuary.
The mobi-mats provide wheelchair and stroller access to the water's edge, making it easier to get kids close to the water.
Hempstead · Parks & Playgrounds
Town Of Hempstead Terrace Garden Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Hempstead.